1979 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2002 Seat Alhambra is newer by 23 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 778 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, 2002 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2002 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
