2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 1992 Toyota Sera
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Sera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Sera would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Sera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Sera (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 186 kg more than 1992 Toyota Sera.
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, 1992 Toyota Sera (132 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 1992 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Sera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
