1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Tatra T613 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 674 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Tatra T613 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 1979 Tatra T613. 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, 1979 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Seat Toledo | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Seat | Tatra |
| Model | Toledo | T613 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2990 mm |
