2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Panda (71 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda.
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, 2003 Fiat Panda (181 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
