1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 10 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Cordoba | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |
