2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Seat Cordoba and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 681 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Highlander (224 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1701 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
