2011 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti QX56 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Infiniti QX56. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti QX56 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Infiniti | Seat |
| Model | QX56 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
