2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 152 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia.
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, 2011 Renault Thalia (127 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (125 Nm). This means 2011 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba. 2011 Renault Thalia 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. 2011 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Cordoba | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Cordoba | Thalia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |