1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 136 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
