2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 137 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Carisma | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1287 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
