1978 Toyota Corona vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, both 1978 Toyota Corona and 1978 Chrysler 1609 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1609 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
Model | Corona | 1609 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |