1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1996 Seat Cordoba is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 268 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Seat Cordoba (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Citroen Visa | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
