1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 30 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, 2008 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
Model | Cordoba | IS |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |