1983 Seat Ronda vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Seat Ronda would be higher. Both 1983 Seat Ronda and 2005 Seat Cordoba are equipped with a 1,193 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1983 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 180 kg more than 1983 Seat Ronda. 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Seat Ronda. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Seat Ronda | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ronda | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1193 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
