2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 4 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
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, 2006 Seat Cordoba (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | Cordoba | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
