1999 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Altea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
