1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1973 Chrysler 160 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (163 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160. 1973 Chrysler 160 has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler 160 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | GTV | 160 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |