2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 431 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (105 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1895 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 23.6 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 | 945 kg | 1376 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |