1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2930 mm |
