1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 599 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Seicento | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
