1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 579 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Plymouth Volare | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Volare | Toledo |
Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2480 mm |