2003 Rover 45 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 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover 45 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 27 more horse power than 2003 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 112 kg more than 2003 Rover 45. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Rover 45 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Rover | Seat |
Model | 45 | Leon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |