2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 9 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), 2013 Acura ILX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura ILX (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ILX should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura ILX weights approximately 276 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, 2013 Acura ILX (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ILX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 2013 Acura ILX | |
| Make | Seat | Acura |
| Model | Cordoba | ILX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1794 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
