2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, 2010 Opel Agila is newer by 5 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Agila (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Agila weights approximately 35 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 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2010 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Seat | Opel |
| Model | Cordoba | Agila |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 41 L |
