2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 162 kg more than 1976 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Cordoba | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | 124 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 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 |
