2000 Seat Leon vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 469 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. 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 (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Leon | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
