1961 Renault Floride vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 256 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Renault Floride 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 1961 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Renault Floride | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Floride | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
