1981 Dodge Omni vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Omni (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 32 kg more than 1981 Dodge Omni.
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, 1996 Seat Toledo (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Omni | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Omni | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
