2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 619 kg more than 1963 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Cordoba | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |
