2001 Seat Leon vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Leon | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |