2001 Seat Leon vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 151 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 495 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Leon | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| 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 | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
