2001 Seat Toledo vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 685 kg more than 1978 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Subaru Rex 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 1978 Subaru Rex. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Seat Toledo (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Toledo | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Toledo | Rex |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1930 mm |
