1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1991 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1991 Seat Toledo and 1991 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volvo 240 weights approximately 274 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 1991 Volvo 240 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 1991 Volvo 240. 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 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Seat Toledo | 1991 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Toledo | 240 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |