1989 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 18 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
