1996 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Musa weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
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, 2012 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Seat | Lancia |
Model | Cordoba | Musa |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |