1992 Renault Safrane vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 286 kg more than 1992 Renault Safrane. 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, 2009 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Safrane | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Safrane | Leon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
