1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa

To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 30 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 395 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler 160.

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