1978 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 31 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Cordoba | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |
