1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX 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 | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Cordoba | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 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 | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
