1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Park Avenue | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2930 mm |
