1998 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 64 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
