1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 293 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1978 Chrysler 160 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
| Model | A 110 | 160 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
