1999 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Sirion and 1999 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Sirion (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (67 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
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, 1999 Seat Cordoba (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Sirion | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Sirion | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
