1987 Dodge Daytona vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Dodge Daytona (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
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, 1987 Dodge Daytona (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Daytona | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Daytona | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2642 mm |
