2006 Seat Leon vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 16 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
