1988 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |