2000 Seat Leon vs. 1973 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Suzuki Fronte 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 115 more horse power than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 815 kg more than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 1973 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Leon | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 30 L |
