1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 778 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
| Model | A 110 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
