2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 195 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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
