1998 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 kg more than 1997 Seat Toledo. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1997 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
