2006 Renault Twingo vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2006 Renault Twingo is newer by 1 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, 2006 Renault Twingo (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Renault Twingo.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Twingo | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Twingo | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
