1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 29 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3040 mm |
