2012 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Honda Accord 1999 Seat Alhambra
Make Honda Seat
Model Accord Alhambra
Year Released 2012 1999
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1547 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4851 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1433 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2741 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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