1973 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 856 kg more than 1973 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Familia | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Familia | Leon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
