2007 Seat Leon vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla. 1999 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Leon | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
