1999 Seat Toledo vs. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. Both 1999 Seat Toledo and 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 293 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. (146 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 927 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
