1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda RX-7. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
Model | Cordoba | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |