2000 Seat Leon vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 726 kg more than 1969 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Seat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Leon | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
