1992 Renault Express vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1992 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 266 kg more than 1992 Renault Express. 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Express. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Express | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Express | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
