1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1613 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Chrysler 160. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | 160 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
