1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Because 1968 Jaguar 240 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 Jaguar 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | 240 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
