1996 Seat Cordoba vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Seat Cordoba is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 108 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 Seat Cordoba (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Seat Cordoba | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Cordoba | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |