1999 Kia Shuma vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1999 Kia Shuma is newer by 3 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Cordoba (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Kia Shuma. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Shuma weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
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 (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Shuma | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Shuma | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
