1980 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Electra | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |