2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 376 kg more than 2002 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, 2010 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Corolla | Leon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |