2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 486 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 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 407 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
