1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R

To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 254 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.

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 Sedan (355 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1973 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 1973 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 1994 Nissan 270 R
Make Chrysler Nissan
Model Sedan 270 R
Year Released 1973 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 270 HP
Torque 355 Nm 344 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1300 mm


 

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