1976 Porsche 912 vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo.
Because 1976 Porsche 912 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 1976 Porsche 912. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Porsche 912 | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | 912 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2480 mm |
