2003 Honda City 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 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 282 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.

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