1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. 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 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | 160 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
