2001 Seat Leon vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Leon | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |