2006 Seat Leon vs. 1999 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Safari weights approximately 706 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
Because 1999 Tata Safari 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, 1999 Tata Safari 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 1999 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Leon | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
