2001 Saab 03-Sep vs. 2001 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2001 Saab 03-Sep 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 03-Sep (230 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 403 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Saab 03-Sep (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Saab 03-Sep | 2001 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Saab | Seat |
| Model | 03-Sep | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
