2001 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 9 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | Leon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
