1996 Seat Cordoba vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1996 Seat Cordoba is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Seat Cordoba (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Seat Cordoba | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Seat | Wartburg |
Model | Cordoba | 312 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |