1990 Nissan Santana vs. 1998 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1998 Seat Cordoba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Cordoba (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Santana | 1998 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Santana | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |