1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, both 1979 Chrysler Cordoba and 1979 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 74 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Cordoba | 15 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |
