2005 Seat Leon vs. 1983 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Meteor 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 82 more horse power than 1983 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 491 kg more than 1983 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Meteor. 1983 Ford Meteor 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. 1983 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 1983 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Leon | Meteor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |