1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |