1983 Citroen BX vs. 2001 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2001 Seat Cordoba is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 Citroen BX.
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, 1983 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 2001 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
