2002 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 4 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. 2006 Daihatsu Cuore 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. 2006 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 2006 Daihatsu Cuore | |
Make | Seat | Daihatsu |
Model | Leon | Cuore |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |