1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Firehawk | Leon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
