1983 Toyota Sprinter 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 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Sprinter 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 145 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 359 kg more than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Sprinter | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Sprinter | Leon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1982 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
