1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Cordoba | 500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1950 mm |
