2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 655 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Cordoba (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Cordoba | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
