1995 Seat Toledo vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 440 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Toledo weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Volvo 440.
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, 1995 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 440. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Seat Toledo | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | 440 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
