2001 Seat Leon vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 440 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 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Leon | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Leon | Korando |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |