1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1977 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler Cordoba and 1977 Fiat 131 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 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 800 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | 1977 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Cordoba | 131 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
