1984 Renault 5 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 374 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 5 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 5 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
