2004 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Almera 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 24 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Almera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Almera weights approximately 59 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
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, 2007 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Almera. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Almera | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Almera | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
