1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Chrysler 1610 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler 1610 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
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 Chrysler 1610 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler 1610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 1610 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
