1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (163 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Vega | 160 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |