2001 Seat Toledo vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Seat Cordoba (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Toledo | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
