1976 Chrysler 160 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 160 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1976 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 160 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 160 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
