1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | 1609 | 924 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |