1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 160 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 160 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 160 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |
