2000 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2000 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2000 Saab 05-Sep and 2000 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saab 05-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 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 Saab 05-Sep (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Saab 05-Sep | 2000 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Saab | Seat |
| Model | 05-Sep | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1485 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
