2002 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo.
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 (200 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Cordoba | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Cordoba | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
