2005 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Nubira | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Nubira | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
