1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 340 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, 1999 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Nissan | Chrysler |
| Model | Stagea | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
