1981 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 820 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Seat Alhambra (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
