2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Toledo weights approximately 314 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
