2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Spider | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
