1954 Porsche 356 vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 276 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
Because 1954 Porsche 356 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 Porsche 356. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 356 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2480 mm |
