1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 33 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, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 550 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 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Cordoba | 550 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2888 mm |
