1973 Citroen Dyane vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (63 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 442 kg more than 1973 Citroen Dyane. 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 (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen Dyane | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Dyane | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
