1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 554 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Cherry | Leon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
