1989 Ford Capri vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Ford Capri. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 218 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri. 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Capri | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Capri | Leon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
