2009 Renault Laguna vs. 1991 Seat Toledo

To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1991 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, 2009 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo. 2009 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1991 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1991 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Renault Laguna 1991 Seat Toledo
Make Renault Seat
Model Laguna Toledo
Year Released 2009 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 204 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 235 km/hour 174 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L