2000 Honda Z vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 696 kg more than 2000 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Z 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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Z | Leon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
