2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Toledo | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Toledo | Ka |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 35 L |