1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 28 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz Esperante 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 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
Model | Cordoba | Esperante |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |