1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 166 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Seat |
| Model | Serie II | Leon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
