2005 Seat Leon vs. 1973 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Steyr Haflinger 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 127 more horse power than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 726 kg more than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Steyr Haflinger 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 1973 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Seat | Steyr |
| Model | Leon | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1510 mm |
