2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 12 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
