1978 Lada 1600 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 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Because 1978 Lada 1600 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 1978 Lada 1600. 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | 1600 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 55 L |
