1999 Seat Toledo vs. 1978 Simca Horizon
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca Horizon 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 32 more horse power than 1978 Simca Horizon. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 Simca Horizon. 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca Horizon. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 1978 Simca Horizon | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Toledo | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
