1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 37 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
| Model | Cordoba | CTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2880 mm |
