2010 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Altea |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
