1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Land Cruiser | Leon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |