1999 Seat Toledo vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Passat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
