1999 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 12 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (67 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 30 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 (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Cordoba | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
