2005 Seat Leon vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 526 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Seat | Trabant |
| Model | Leon | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
