1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1968 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 520 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1968 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | Cordoba | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
