1984 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1998 Seat Cordoba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1998 Seat Cordoba (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1998 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |