1979 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Chrysler 1609
To start off, both 1979 BMW 628 and 1979 Chrysler 1609 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 1609. 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 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1979 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 628 | 1609 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1811 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |