2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford ST 460. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | ST 460 | Leon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |