1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 33 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 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 2007 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Cordoba | 318 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |
