1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1979 Chrysler 160 and 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 660 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler 160 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
Model | 160 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |