1996 BMW 745 vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba

To start off, both 1996 BMW 745 and 1996 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1996 BMW 745 1996 Seat Cordoba
Make BMW Seat
Model 745 Cordoba
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1895 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 283 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 202 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1895 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2450 mm