1959 Rover P4 vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Seat Cordoba.
Because 1959 Rover P4 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 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P4 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
