2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 307 is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 171 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, 2010 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Seat | Peugeot |
| Model | Cordoba | 307 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1997 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
