1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2000 Seat Cordoba is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Because 1984 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 2000 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Alpine | Seat |
| Model | A 310 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
