2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
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 Cordoba (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Corsa | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 935 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |