2005 Seat Leon vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (114 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 474 kg more than 1978 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 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
