1982 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 419 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina. 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 1982 Austin Marina. 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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Marina | Leon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
