1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 317 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 929 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
