2005 Seat Leon vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 354 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | Leon | Belmont |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |