2001 Rover 25 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2001 Rover 25 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2001 Rover 25. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 25. (95 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 25 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 25 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1119 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
