1992 Honda CRX vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 188 kg more than 1992 Honda CRX. 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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda CRX | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | CRX | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
