2007 Seat Toledo vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 415 kg more than 1960 Wartburg 311. 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, 2007 Seat Toledo (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Toledo | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | Toledo | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 960 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
