2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 31 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
