1972 Honda Life 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 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 900 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Life | Leon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |