2007 Seat Cordoba vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade 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) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 378 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Cordoba | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Cordoba | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
