1997 Seat Toledo vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1997 Seat Toledo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Toledo weights approximately 55 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Volvo 120 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 1959 Volvo 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Toledo | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | 120 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
