2002 Kia Rio vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Rio (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Kia Rio.
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, 2002 Kia Rio (113 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm). This means 2002 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Rio | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Rio | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
