1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 20 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 550 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cordoba | SLK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
