1992 Rover 100 vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 390 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 100 | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 100 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
