1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Palio and 1996 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio. 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, 1996 Seat Cordoba (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Palio | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Palio | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |