1959 Riley 4 vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 54 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4 | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Riley | Seat |
Model | 4 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |