1990 Rover Metro vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover Metro would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 425 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rover Metro | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | Metro | Leon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |