1991 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1991 Honda Prelude. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 546 kg more than 1991 Honda Prelude. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Prelude | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Prelude | Leon |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |