2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (136 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 137 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo.
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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Cordoba | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Cordoba | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
