2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 228 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | CTS | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
