1996 Seat Cordoba vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 805 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba. 2000 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Cordoba | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
