2008 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2008 BMW 116 and 2008 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 116 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 2008 BMW 116. 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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 116 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
