2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Cordoba | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 39 L |
