2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2001 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2001 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2001 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |