2007 Seat Toledo vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 480 kg more than 1962 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Toyota Corona 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 1962 Toyota Corona. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Toledo | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Toledo | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |