1982 Nissan Stanza vs. 2005 Seat Leon

To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 582 kg more than 1982 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Stanza.

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