1979 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1979 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1979 Chrysler 1609 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 1609 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 1609 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1811 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
