2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 13 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 14 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Kalos | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Kalos | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2480 mm |
