1990 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 382 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2006 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Toledo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |