1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Seat Toledo (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Seat Toledo | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | Toledo | 312 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
