2006 BMW 650 vs. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba.
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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 650 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2930 mm |
