2002 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 8 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 610 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Leon | Safari |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
