1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 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 20 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 86 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Seat 1430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Seat Toledo | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
