2005 Seat Leon vs. 1975 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Chamois 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 118 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 661 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 1975 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Seat | Sunbeam |
| Model | Leon | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2090 mm |
