2000 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 366 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon.
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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon. 2000 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Riviera | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Riviera | Leon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |