1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 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 92 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Cordoba | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
