1998 Rover 200 vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Rover 200.
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, 1998 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 200 | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Rover | Seat |
| Model | 200 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
