2002 Seat Leon vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. Both 2002 Seat Leon and 1987 Nissan Santana are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Leon | Santana |
Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |