1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 706 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Morgan | Seat |
| Model | 4 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
