2005 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Seat | Fiat |
| Model | Leon | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
