1985 Renault 18 vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 671 kg more than 1985 Renault 18. 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, 2009 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 18 | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 18 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
