1995 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 334 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Altea |
| Year Released | 1995 | 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 |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
