1977 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1993 Seat Toledo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Seat Toledo (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Seat Toledo.
Because 1977 BMW 520 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 1977 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1993 Seat Toledo | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 520 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |