1970 Rover 3.5 vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Rover 3.5 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 Rover 3.5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1970 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover 3.5 | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 3.5 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |
