1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 160 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,831 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
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, 1969 Toyota Corona (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler 160 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | 160 | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |