1980 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon.
Because 1980 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Crown | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Crown | Leon |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |