2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 409 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Cordoba (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
