2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1420 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Seat |
Model | Corniche | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 739 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1315 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |