1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Seat Toledo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 335 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
