2001 Seat Leon vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Leon | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
