1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler 1610 and 1977 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler 1610 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
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 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | 1610 | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
