1989 Lancia Y10 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Y10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Y10 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Y10. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Y10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 840 kg more than 1989 Lancia Y10. 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, 2010 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Y10. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Y10 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Y10 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
