2008 Seat Altea vs. 1982 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1982 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 630 kg more than 1982 Subaru Leone. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1982 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Altea | Leone |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
