2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
