1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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, 2009 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Cordoba | 325 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |
