1960 Jeep CJ5 vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1960 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 325 kg more than 1960 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Jeep CJ5 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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jeep CJ5 | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Jeep | Seat |
| Model | CJ5 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2580 mm |
