1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulia | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 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 | 630 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2930 mm |