1986 Rover 825 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rover 825. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rover 825 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 166 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
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, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Rover 825 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 825 | Leon |
Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 268 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |