1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 401 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
| Model | Toronado | Leon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
