1977 Chrysler 160 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler 160 and 1977 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 525 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler 160 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 160 | S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1638 cc | 2745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
