1976 Chrysler 160 vs. 1967 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 160 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 160. 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 160 | 1967 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 160 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
