1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 166 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Seat Toledo (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 323 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
