2002 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Tata Mint
To start off, 2005 Tata Mint is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon 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 119 more horse power than 2005 Tata Mint. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Mint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 458 kg more than 2005 Tata Mint. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Mint. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Mint.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 2005 Tata Mint | |
Make | Seat | Tata |
Model | Leon | Mint |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |