1957 Rover P4 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Rover P4 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 1957 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
