2001 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 155 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Leon | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Seat | Porsche |
Model | Leon | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |