2005 Seat Leon vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 636 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 376 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 2000 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Seat | TVR |
| Model | Leon | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
