2005 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i10 is newer by 7 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, 2012 Hyundai i10 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 72 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i10.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i10. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | Cordoba | i10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
