1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 319 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 160.
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, 1977 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 160 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | 160 | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |