2001 Seat Leon vs. 1984 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Suzuki Fronte 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 178 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 795 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. 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 1984 Suzuki Fronte. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Fronte.

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