1966 Fiat OT vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1996 Seat Cordoba is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Fiat OT 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 1966 Fiat OT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Seat Cordoba (202 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | OT | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
