1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Cordoba 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 62 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 760 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 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 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Cordoba | 131 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
