2007 Seat Toledo vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Toledo (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Toledo | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | Toledo | 312 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
