1973 Citroen GS vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen GS would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1973 Citroen GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen GS (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 48 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen GS | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | GS | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |