1951 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 80 kg more than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Because 1951 Jaguar XK 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 1951 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar XK | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | XK | Leon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
