1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160. 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, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler 160 | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 160 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
