2004 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (210 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2001 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
