2001 Citroen Saxo vs. 2001 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Saxo and 2001 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Citroen Saxo. 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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Saxo | 2001 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Saxo | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |