1977 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Chrysler 1610
To start off, both 1977 BMW 520 and 1977 Chrysler 1610 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler 1610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1610. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1977 Chrysler 1610 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 520 | 1610 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |