1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 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 17 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 640 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
