1959 Rover P5 vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2002 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Rover P5 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 P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | P5 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
