1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 315 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Omega | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Seat |
| Model | Omega | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
