1999 Opel Vectra 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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Vectra weights approximately 99 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Vectra. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Vectra. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Vectra | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Vectra | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
