1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 908 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Elise 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 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Cordoba | Elise |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2299 mm |
