1996 Seat Toledo vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 68 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.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Toledo | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2540 mm |
