2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 18 kg more than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 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 (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
