2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 46 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Cordoba | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
