1989 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Leon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |