1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Alfetta | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
