2005 Seat Leon vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. Both 2005 Seat Leon and 1989 Volkswagen Corrado are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 207 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
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 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Corrado |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |