1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,340 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. 1973 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Sedan | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Sedan | 959 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4340 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2280 mm |
