1996 BMW 523 vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 18 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, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 BMW 523.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 523 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:
1996 BMW 523 | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 523 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |