1985 Renault 25 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 36 kg more than 1985 Renault 25.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 25 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
