2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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 (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Panda | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |