2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 156 kg more than 1975 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | 124 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
