1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 56 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. 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 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Seat Toledo | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Seat | Wartburg |
Model | Toledo | 311 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |