1974 Seat 1430 vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430.
Because 1974 Seat 1430 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 1974 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Seat 1430 | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | 1430 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
