1971 Buick GS vs. 1971 Chrysler 160
To start off, both 1971 Buick GS and 1971 Chrysler 160 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 567 kg more than 1971 Chrysler 160. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1971 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | GS | 160 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
