2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 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 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | |
Make | Caterham | Chrysler |
Model | 7 | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2930 mm |