1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 142 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Because 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Jetfire | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
