1996 Seat Cordoba vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1996 Seat Cordoba and 1996 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 420 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 Volvo 960 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 Volvo 960. 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 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Seat Cordoba | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Cordoba | 960 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |