1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 269 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Berlina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Berlina | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
