1996 Honda CRX vs. 1997 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1997 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. Both 1996 Honda CRX and 1997 Seat Cordoba are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 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, 1996 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1997 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | CRX | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
