1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler 160 and 1973 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. 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 160 (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler 160 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | 160 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |