1990 Mazda 323 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 323. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 323. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 323 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 323 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1720 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
