1964 Renault Dauphine vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 670 kg more than 1964 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (170 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Renault Dauphine | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Dauphine | Leon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
