1952 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | 15 | Leon |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |