1968 Holden Brougham vs. 1977 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1977 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1609. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Brougham | 1977 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Holden | Chrysler |
| Model | Brougham | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
