2003 Seat Toledo vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2003 Seat Toledo 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. Both 2003 Seat Toledo and 1999 Seat Cordoba are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Toledo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 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, 2003 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Toledo | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1220 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
