1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 455 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Corolla | Leon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
