2004 Seat Leon vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Seat Leon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Leon weights approximately 308 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Leon | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |