1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1993 Seat Toledo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Seat Toledo (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Toledo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 40 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 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Seat Toledo (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1993 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
