2004 Seat Leon vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Seat Leon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Leon weights approximately 74 kg more than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Because 1972 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Leon (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Leon | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
