2005 Seat Leon vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 92 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 620 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
