2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 1400 would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2007 Nissan 1400 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 2007 Nissan 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | 1400 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |