2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Doblo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
