1990 Rover 400 vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 89 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 400 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
