2005 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1373 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
