2009 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1977 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 525 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
