2005 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (67 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti.
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, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Cordoba. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lacetti | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Daewoo | Seat |
| Model | Lacetti | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
