1999 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Honda Stream is newer by 13 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, 2012 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (67 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Stream weights approximately 324 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, 2012 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Cordoba | Stream |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
