1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 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 76 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 720 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Cordoba | Carina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |