1999 Seat Toledo vs. 1973 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (90 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Skoda 110 L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Skoda 110 L 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 1973 Skoda 110 L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 1973 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Toledo | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
