2008 Seat Toledo vs. 2001 Subaru HM-01
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru HM-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru HM-01 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru HM-01 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01. 2001 Subaru HM-01 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru HM-01 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Toledo | 2001 Subaru HM-01 | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Toledo | HM-01 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |
