2005 Seat Toledo vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2005 Seat Toledo and 1997 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Toledo | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
