2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 506 kg more than 2004 Fiat Idea. 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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Idea | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Idea | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1150 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
