1994 Lancia Thema vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Thema (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Thema weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Thema. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Thema | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Thema | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
