2006 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 10 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 73 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Seat Toledo (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Terios | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Terios | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
