1996 Seat Cordoba vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 10 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 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Seat Cordoba | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Seat | Smart |
| Model | Cordoba | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
