1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 1 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 65 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 785 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Alfetta | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |