1978 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. Both 1978 Chrysler Avenger and 1990 Toyota Starlet are equipped with a 1,295 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Avenger weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1978 Chrysler Avenger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Chrysler Avenger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Avenger. (96 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Avenger | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Avenger | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
