1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 22 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, 2001 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 164 kg more than 2001 BMW 320.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 2001 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Cordoba | 320 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3000 mm |
