1977 Chrysler 160 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Chrysler 160 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler 160 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | 160 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1638 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2220 mm |
