1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | 850 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |
