1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1990 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Camaro | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3133 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2930 mm |