2005 Seat Toledo vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 850 would be higher. Both 2005 Seat Toledo and 1994 Volvo 850 are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 850 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 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 Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | 850 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
