1992 Rover 100 1.4 D vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 1.4 D | Leon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
