1959 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Toyota Corona | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Corona | Leon |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |