1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Cordoba 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 15 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 895 kg more than 1982 Renault 5. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1982 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Cordoba | 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |
