1996 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 152 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (230 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Vectra | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Vectra | Leon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
