1989 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 54 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Toledo |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |