2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1988 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Rex 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 68 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Rex.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 1988 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Toledo | Rex |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2260 mm |
