2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Leon (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Leon weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Seat Leon | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Panda | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |