1980 Honda Ballade vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Ballade | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Ballade | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |