1973 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 304 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | Touring | Leon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |