2003 Renault Clio vs. 2000 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Clio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Renault Clio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 2000 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Clio | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
