1982 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 771 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Corolla 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 1982 Toyota Corolla. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Corolla | Leon |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |