1990 Renault 21 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault 21 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 21 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2580 mm |
