1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | 160 | 914 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |