1973 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Luce | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
