1977 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Buick Estate 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 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Estate | Toledo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |