1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609. 1978 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 911 | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Porsche | Chrysler |
Model | 911 | 1609 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |