1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Seat Toledo

To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 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 97 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 390 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1955 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 1955 Austin A 40. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Austin A 40 2006 Seat Toledo
Make Austin Seat
Model A 40 Toledo
Year Released 1955 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1200 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 41 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 79 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 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