1992 Renault 19 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 238 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault 19 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 19 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1792 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
