1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Plymouth Volare 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 1976 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Volare | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
