2008 Seat Leon vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (84 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Leon | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |