1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler 160 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | 160 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |