1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Chrysler | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cordoba | 2600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |