1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1997 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1997 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1997 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 305 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1997 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 156 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
