2003 Seat Toledo vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2003 Seat Toledo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Toledo.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volvo 240 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Toledo | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | 240 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
