1962 Seat 1400 vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 105 kg more than 1962 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Seat 1400 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 1962 Seat 1400. 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba (200 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Seat 1400 | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1400 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 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 | 1065 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
