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Chrysler Cordoba Specs

Since 1975 the Cordoba has lost 5.5″ in length and shed 677 lb, so today's car is smaller and lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1975–1982 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1982 Chrysler Cordoba, the latest model year on record, is 209.8″ long, 72.8″ wide and 53.1″ tall on a 112.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,433 lb. At 17.5 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Chrysler Cordoba generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1979: 183 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Chrysler Cordoba dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1975–1978215.4″77.2″52.8″115″4,109 lb
1979–1982215.7″77.2″52″115″3,926 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cordoba year by year

FIG.02·Chrysler Cordoba dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1982209.8″72.8″112.6″3,433 lb2
1981210.2″72.8″112.6″3,433 lb2
1980209.8″72.8″112.6″3,336 lb1
1979215.7″77.2″115″3,926 lb1
1978215.7″77.2″115″4,158 lb1
1977215.4″77.2″115″4,138 lb1
1976215.4″77.2″115″4,090 lb1
1975215.4″77.2″115″4,109 lb1
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Cordoba fit

FIG.02·Chrysler Cordoba — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17.5 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 390 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cordoba is lighter than 92% and narrower than 81%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 88%.

FIG.03·Chrysler Cordoba against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 390 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.8″76″−3.2″
Wheelbase112.6″120.5″−7.9″
Curb weight3,433 lb4,469 lb−1,036 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Cordoba against its rivals

Next to the Aston Martin Lagonda and Dodge Mirada, the Cordoba is the longest of the three.

FIG.04·Chrysler Cordoba against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chrysler Cordoba (this car)1982209.8″72.8″3,433 lb
Aston Martin Lagonda1982208.7″71.7″4,555 lb
Dodge Mirada1982209.4″72.8″3,395 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1982 Cordoba bigger than the 1981?

No. The 1982 and 1981 Cordoba are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Cordoba or the Aston Martin Lagonda?

The 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is 1.1″ shorter and 1,122 lb heavier than the 1982 Cordoba.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 Cordoba model years, 1975 to 1982. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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