2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Esprit | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |