2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 426 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.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Cordoba | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
