2001 Seat Tango vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Tango | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
