1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Chrysler | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cordoba | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |