1973 Honda Life vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,193 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 590 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Life | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Life | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |