1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 114 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 274 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Toyota Carina | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Carina | Leon |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |