2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 7 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 415 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Seat Cordoba | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Cordoba | Altea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |