2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500.
Because 1960 Steyr 500 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 1960 Steyr 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Toledo | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Seat | Steyr |
Model | Toledo | 500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1850 mm |