2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2005 Seat Cordoba and 2005 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 517 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 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba. 2005 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
