2008 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 525 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
