2007 Seat Leon vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Leon (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Leon | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
