1959 Rover P4 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 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 1959 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 1959 Rover P4. 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
