1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1968 Fiat 125
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 160 | 1968 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 160 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
