1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 Chrysler 160 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | 160 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |