1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 8 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Alfasud | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
