2000 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 285 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
