1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1999 Seat Cordoba is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Cordoba (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Seat Cordoba (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Cherry | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
