1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 192 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Plymouth Volare. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Volare | Leon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2590 mm |
