1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160.
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) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1978 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler 160 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 160 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
