2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 505 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 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Cordoba | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
