1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2640 mm |
