2000 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Proton Gen-2
To start off, 2009 Proton Gen-2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2009 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Seat | Proton |
| Model | Leon | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
