1989 Mazda 626 vs. 1994 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1994 Seat Toledo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Seat Toledo (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 626 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Seat Toledo.
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, 1994 Seat Toledo (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 626 | 1994 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 626 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
