2001 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2012 Seat Leon

To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Kalos would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (197 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 257 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Seat Leon (280 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. (145 Nm). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Kalos. 2001 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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