1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, both 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1977 Chrysler Cordoba were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Monte Carlo | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |