1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Because 1975 Toyota Carina 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 1975 Toyota Carina. 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 (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Seat Toledo | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
