1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 42 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, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. 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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | Cordoba | 520 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |