1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 31 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Cordoba | NSX |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |