2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 1999 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,198 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 Subaru Vivio. 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 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Cordoba | 1999 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Cordoba | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2320 mm |
