2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Toledo | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
