1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,638 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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 Toyota Carina (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 160 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1638 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
