1978 Renault Siete vs. 1993 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1993 Seat Toledo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Siete would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Seat Toledo (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Toledo weights approximately 214 kg more than 1978 Renault Siete. 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, 1993 Seat Toledo (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault Siete | 1993 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Siete | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1037 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
