1994 Rover 200 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
