1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Chrysler | Talbot |
Model | Cordoba | Tagora |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2664 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |