1975 Chrysler 160 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1975 Chrysler 160 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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 Porsche 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler 160 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | 160 | 914 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |