1976 BMW 630 vs. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, both 1976 BMW 630 and 1976 Chrysler Cordoba were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 362 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 630 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2930 mm |