1968 Riley 4 vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Toledo (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo.
Because 1968 Riley 4 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 Riley 4. 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 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Riley 4 | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Riley | Seat |
| Model | 4 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
