2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2004 ZAZ Wagon
To start off, 2004 ZAZ Wagon is newer by 3 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 ZAZ Wagon. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2004 ZAZ Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 ZAZ Wagon. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 ZAZ Wagon. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 ZAZ Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2004 ZAZ Wagon | |
| Make | Seat | ZAZ |
| Model | Cordoba | Wagon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
