1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1610 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 175 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | 1610 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
