1958 Porsche 356 vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Porsche 356. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Porsche 356 | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 356 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
