1996 BMW 840 vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1996 BMW 840 and 1996 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 840 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 1996 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 840 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |
