2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Avalanche | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 34 L |
