1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1979 Chrysler 160 and 1979 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160.
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 Volvo 164 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 160 | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | 160 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3350 mm |
