1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 464 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Cordoba | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
