2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 188 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.

Because 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Seat Ferrari
Model Leon 458 Italia
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1781 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium 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 1297 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1214 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 86 L


 

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