2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Spider | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |