2004 Opel Corsa vs. 2004 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2004 Opel Corsa 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Leon weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon. 2004 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Corsa | 2004 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |