2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
