1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 706 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick Riviera 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 1971 Buick Riviera. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Riviera | Leon |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |