1975 Lada 1200 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 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 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 389 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Lada 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lada 1200 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Lada | Seat |
Model | 1200 | Leon |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 55 L |