1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 685 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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 (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |
