1981 Renault Rodeo vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault Rodeo would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 551 kg more than 1981 Renault Rodeo. 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, 2006 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault Rodeo | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Rodeo | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
