1990 Rover 400 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 109 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
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, 2001 Seat Leon (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 400 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
