1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 365 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Austin A 55 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 1954 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Seat Toledo (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 55 | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 55 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
