1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 238 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Cordoba | Defender |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |