1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 126 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Avanti Avanti 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 1965 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Avanti | Seat |
| Model | Avanti | Leon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
