2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda 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 114 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
