2005 Seat Leon vs. 1974 Austin Marina

To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina 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 95 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 496 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Austin Marina 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 1974 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 1974 Austin Marina
Make Seat Austin
Model Leon Marina
Year Released 2005 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 154 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2440 mm


 

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