2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina.
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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
