2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Stilo (99 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Stilo (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Stilo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1020 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
