2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 359 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1439 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
