1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler 160 and 1971 Oldsmobile 442 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 665 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 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler 160 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 160 | 442 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
