1973 Renault 15 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 369 kg more than 1973 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 15 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 15 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
