1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Cordoba and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 38 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cordoba | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
