1978 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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, 1969 Porsche 914 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 1609 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | 1609 | 914 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |