2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Honda CR-Z
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-Z weights approximately 122 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, 2011 Honda CR-Z (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Honda CR-Z | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Cordoba | CR-Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4079 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2436 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
