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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 284 kg more than 1975 Seat 124. 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 (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 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 | 1896 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 954 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 |
