1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (149 Nm). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Giulietta | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1355 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
