2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 715 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.
Because 2011 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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, 2011 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Cordoba. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Seat | GMC |
| Model | Cordoba | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |
