1974 Lancia Beta vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Beta 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 57 more horse power than 1974 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1974 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 656 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta. 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, 2009 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Beta. (109 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Beta | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Beta | Leon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
