2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 1,192 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 534 kg more than 1959 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | Light |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |
