1978 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1978 Chrysler 1609 and 1978 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler 1609 | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 1609 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
