2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Astro and 2001 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Astro | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
