1962 Seat 1400 vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo.
Because 1962 Seat 1400 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 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Seat 1400 | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1400 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
