1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 145 kg more than 1964 Rover P5. 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 Chrysler Cordoba (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | Cordoba | P5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2820 mm |
