1979 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 1609. 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler 1609 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | 1609 | Crew |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1811 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |