2000 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Frontera (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 675 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.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera 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, 2000 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Frontera | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Frontera | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |