2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 128 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2001 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Seat |
| Model | Guara | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
