1972 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Toronado | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 34 L |
