1970 Opel Record vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record 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 45 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 409 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Record | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Record | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
