1978 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Chrysler 1610
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 1 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler 1610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 520 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 545 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1977 Chrysler 1610 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 520 | 1610 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |