1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 761 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 500 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 55 L |
