1979 Buick Century vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 53 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Century | Leon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
