2007 Seat Toledo vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Seat Toledo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Toledo | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
