1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 469 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault Super 5 | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Super 5 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
