1980 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
