1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,638 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | 160 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1638 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |