1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 780 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Riviera | Leon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
