1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 905 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Vantage | 160 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |