2005 Seat Toledo vs. 1985 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Golf (127 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo.
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, 1985 Volkswagen Golf (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 1985 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
