2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 1980 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Coupe (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 168 kg more than 1980 Subaru Coupe.
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 Subaru Coupe (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 1980 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Cordoba | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
