1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1988 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chrysler Sedan 1988 Toyota Supra
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Sedan Supra
Year Released 1975 1988
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4342 cc 2952 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 232 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 355 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2310 mm


 

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