1979 Honda Accord vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Seat Toledo (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
