2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Because 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Seat |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
