1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda HR-V weights approximately 16 kg more than 2004 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Seat Cordoba (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | HR-V | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
