1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler 160 and 1973 Chrysler Charger were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 285 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160. 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 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 160 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
