2007 Seat Cordoba vs. 1989 Volvo 480
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 480 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 164 kg more than 1989 Volvo 480.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Cordoba | 1989 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Cordoba | 480 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
