2005 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 838 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 2013 Nissan Titan 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 2013 Nissan Titan. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2013 Nissan Titan
Make Seat Nissan
Model Leon Titan
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 2214 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 5704 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2019 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1895 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 106 L


 

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