1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
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, 2007 Seat Leon (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Coupe | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Coupe | Leon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
