1978 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 688 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Marina | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
