1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 38 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 45 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will offer significantly more control. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cordoba | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
