1979 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 285 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Sprinter | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Sprinter | Leon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1984 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
