1985 Renault 25 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 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, 2009 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Seat Leon.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 25 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
