1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens.
Because 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Cordoba | Carens |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
