1981 Renault 9 vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 514 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Renault 9 | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | 9 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |