2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Express | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
