2005 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Leon | 146 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
