1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 191 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon.
Because 1959 Jaguar MK II 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 1959 Jaguar MK II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | MK II | Leon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 | 1525 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
