1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 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 65 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 770 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corona 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 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Cordoba | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |