2007 Seat Cordoba vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Echo (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 239 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo.
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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Echo. (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Cordoba | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Echo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
