2005 Seat Ibiza vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Ibiza 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 74 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 515 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, 2005 Seat Ibiza (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Ibiza | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
