1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, both 1974 Chrysler Cordoba and 1974 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 975 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, 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, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (393 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1974 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1974 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Cordoba | 12 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
