1990 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. 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, 2006 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Acclaim | Leon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
