1985 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 192 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Altea |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |