2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Cordoba (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 49 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra. 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, 2008 Seat Cordoba (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Micra | 2008 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Micra | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
