2006 Nissan 1400 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 1 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2006 Nissan 1400 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 2006 Nissan 1400. 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 1400 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | 1400 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1895 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
