2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Ballade (74 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 271 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Honda Ballade (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Cordoba | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | Cordoba | Ballade |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |