1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Eldorado | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2930 mm |
