1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Cordoba | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2659 mm |
