1999 Seat Cordoba vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 11 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 309 kg more than 1999 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Cordoba | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Cordoba | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
