2005 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 1 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (95 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Ypsilon | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
