2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |
