1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 26 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Because 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Cordoba | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
