2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 10 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Because 2011 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2011 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Seat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cordoba | Terios |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
