2000 Eagle Talon vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Eagle Talon weights approximately 212 kg more than 2002 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, 2000 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Eagle Talon | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Eagle | Seat |
| Model | Talon | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
