1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 296 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | 3-Litre | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2930 mm |