1978 Citroen CX vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (136 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 313 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | CX | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2480 mm |
