1980 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 775 kg more than 1973 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Estate | 160 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |