2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Seat | Alpina |
| Model | Toledo | B7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
