1976 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler 1609 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 1609 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
