2001 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera | |
| Make | Seat | Porsche |
| Model | Leon | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
