1972 Chrysler 160 vs. 1972 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1972 Chrysler 160 and 1972 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler 160 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler 160 | 1972 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
Model | 160 | 500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1850 mm |