2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 380 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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba. 2003 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Cordoba | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Cordoba | Altea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |