1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 33 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 128 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.6 mm |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |