1979 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 30 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 369 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, 2009 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
