2007 Seat Leon vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 460 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 149 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Leon | 460 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |