1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 524 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fiesta | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
