1979 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1993 Seat Ibiza is newer by 14 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. Both 1979 Honda Accord and 1993 Seat Ibiza are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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, both vehicles can yield 126 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1993 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
