2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 1987 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2001 Seat Cordoba is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 345 kg more than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 1987 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2040 mm |
