1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1978 Chrysler 160 and 1978 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
Model | 160 | 626 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |