1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 954 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 500 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 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
