1968 Honda S800 vs. 1996 Seat Toledo

To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 318 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.

Because 1968 Honda S800 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 1968 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Honda S800 1996 Seat Toledo
Make Honda Seat
Model S800 Toledo
Year Released 1968 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 791 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 67 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 714 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 3340 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2480 mm


 

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