1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 860 kg more than 1969 Honda S800. 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, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Cordoba | S800 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |