2001 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 11 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 169 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam.
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, 2001 Seat Leon (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Leon | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Leon | Bantam |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |