1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 14 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 31 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 950 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | Cordoba | 100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
