2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 229 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Grande Punto | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
