1983 Mazda 323 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 484 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 323 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
