2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Cordoba | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
