1975 BMW 315 vs. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, both 1975 BMW 315 and 1975 Chrysler Cordoba were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 840 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 315 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |