2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2003 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Holden Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Vectra weights approximately 189 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Vectra. 2003 Holden Vectra has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Holden Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2003 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | Toledo | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
