1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Toledo weights approximately 246 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cherry | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Cherry | Toledo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |