2008 Seat Cordoba vs. 2003 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2008 Seat Cordoba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Forester weights approximately 236 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 2003 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Cordoba. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Cordoba.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Seat Cordoba 2003 Subaru Forester
Make Seat Subaru
Model Cordoba Forester
Year Released 2008 2003
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1422 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1164 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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