1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 146 | Leon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |