2005 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Subaru HM-01
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru HM-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru HM-01 would be higher. 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 109 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru HM-01 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01. 2001 Subaru HM-01 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru HM-01 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2001 Subaru HM-01 | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | HM-01 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
