1986 Audi 80 vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 80 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 28 more horse power than 1986 Audi 80. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 309 kg more than 1986 Audi 80. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 80. (160 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | 80 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1046 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
