2007 Seat Cordoba vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 234 kg more than 1977 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Cordoba | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
