2005 Seat Leon vs. 2003 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 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 80 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 441 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2003 Vauxhall Corsa | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | Leon | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |