1992 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Accord | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Altea |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 199 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |