2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 2001 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Cordoba | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Seat | Opel |
Model | Cordoba | Corsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |