1959 Rover P4 vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Seat Toledo.
Because 1959 Rover P4 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 1959 Rover P4. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4. 2006 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
