1986 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 358 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. 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, 2006 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Visa | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
