1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 723 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |
