2001 Seat Tango vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 83 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Tango | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
