1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Smart |
| Model | Cordoba | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1870 mm |
