1972 Simca 1000 vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Seat Toledo (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Simca 1000 | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Simca | Seat |
| Model | 1000 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
