1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 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 72 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 875 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1975 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1975 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lada |
| Model | Cordoba | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |
