1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1996 Seat Cordoba is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Seat Cordoba (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 929 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
