2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2003 Holden Barina
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Barina (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Holden Barina.
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 Holden Barina (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 2003 Holden Barina 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. 2003 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 2003 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | Cordoba | Barina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1387 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 | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
