1980 Toyota Sprinter 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 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter 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 45 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 445 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Sprinter | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Sprinter | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
