1996 Hyundai Scoupe vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Scoupe 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 Hyundai Scoupe (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Scoupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Scoupe weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba. 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 Hyundai Scoupe (167 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Scoupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Scoupe | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Scoupe | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
