1980 Austin Marina vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 454 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Austin Marina 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 1980 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Marina | Leon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
