1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 690 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Carlton.
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. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Chrysler | Vauxhall |
Model | Cordoba | Carlton |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5199 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |