1980 Renault Fuego vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
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 Renault Fuego (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault Fuego | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Fuego | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
