1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 26 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, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | Cordoba | 320 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |