2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (100 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Cordoba | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | Cordoba | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |