1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1993 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1993 Seat Toledo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Seat Toledo. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Toledo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
Because 1954 Austin-Healey 100 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-Healey 100. 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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Toledo. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1993 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
