2004 Seat Altea vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone 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, 2004 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Leone |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |