2007 Seat Toledo vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 649 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Seat 600 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 1958 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Toledo | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
