1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1978 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 895 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160. 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1978 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Fleetwood | 160 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
