1994 BMW 750 vs. 1980 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 984 kg more than 1980 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 750 | 1980 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 750 | 160 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
