1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2000 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2000 Seat Cordoba is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Cordoba (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 151 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Seat Cordoba (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 2000 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
