1962 Seat 1400 vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 43 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
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, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1400 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
