1986 Opel Ascona vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Ascona | Leon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
