2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Octavia (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Cordoba | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
