1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1993 Seat Toledo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Seat Toledo (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Toledo weights approximately 575 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Fiat 500 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 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 1993 Seat Toledo (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1993 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 500 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2480 mm |