2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 82 kg more than 2002 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cordoba | Passat |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
