1996 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Leon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |