2002 Seat Leon vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 218 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |