1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Roadmaster | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
