1998 Seat Toledo vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1998 Seat Toledo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Toledo weights approximately 36 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Seat Toledo (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Seat Toledo | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Toledo | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
