2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2930 mm |
