2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 396 kg more than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
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 Seat Cordoba (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
