1988 Citroen BX vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 344 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. 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 (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 209 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 | 894 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
