2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 366 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Altima | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Altima | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
