1999 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Cordoba (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Seat Cordoba.
Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 1999 Seat Cordoba (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Cordoba | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
