2001 Honda Integra 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 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Integra (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Honda Integra.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Integra. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Integra | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Integra | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
