2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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, 2005 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Palio | Leon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1239 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
