1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Seat Toledo.
Because 1955 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 90 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
