1981 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 19 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 411 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 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
