1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1972 Volvo 145
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 145 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 31 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 530 kg more than 1972 Volvo 145. 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Cordoba | 145 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |
