1981 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 31 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 444 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.
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, 2012 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
