1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 32 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, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 500 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | Cordoba | 125 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |