1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 12 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, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 123 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
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, 2010 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 2010 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Altea |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |