2002 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Holden Barina
To start off, 2011 Holden Barina is newer by 9 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.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Barina. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 2011 Holden Barina | |
Make | Seat | Holden |
Model | Leon | Barina |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |