1998 Seat Cordoba vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1998 Seat Cordoba is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Cordoba (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Seat Cordoba.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Seat Cordoba | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
