2001 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Tata Safari is newer by 5 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Safari weights approximately 570 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Leon | 2006 Tata Safari | |
Make | Seat | Tata |
Model | Leon | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |