1995 BMW S3 vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.
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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | S3 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
