1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba.
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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cordoba | 320 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3310 mm |
