2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 251 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Cordoba. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2930 mm |
