Chrysler 180: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Chrysler 180 catalogue contains two versions: 1.6 MT and 1.8 MT. Both are Gasoline-powered, rear-wheel-drive sedans with an Inline 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed Manual gearbox. The key difference is output: the 1.6 MT produces 80 hp from 1,600 cc, while the 1.8 MT produces 97 hp from 1,800 cc.
The Chrysler 180 catalogue contains two versions: 1.6 MT and 1.8 MT. Both are Gasoline-powered, rear-wheel-drive sedans with an Inline 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed Manual gearbox. The key difference is output: the 1.6 MT produces 80 hp from 1,600 cc, while the 1.8 MT produces 97 hp from 1,800 cc. That gives the 1.8 MT an advantage of 17 hp from an additional 200 cc, making it the stronger choice when engine output matters most. The 1.6 MT is the lower-output alternative, but the available data does not include fuel consumption, performance, weight, reliability, problems, prices, or sale listings, so those factors cannot be used to declare either version cheaper, faster, more economical, or easier to own.
Chrysler 180 generations: what changed?
There is only one Chrysler 180 generation in the catalogue, so buyers are choosing between engines rather than between generations. The 1 generation ran from 1970 to 1976, used a Sedan body, and included two versions: 1.6 MT and 1.8 MT. No separate restyling is listed in the supplied data.
The version records themselves cover 1970 to 1982 for both 1.6 MT and 1.8 MT. This differs from the generation dates of 1970 to 1976. The catalogue therefore supports a direct comparison of the two versions, but it does not provide evidence of a later generation, a restyling, or specification changes between model years.
Chrysler 180 specs and engine comparison
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT | 80 hp / 59 kW | not measured | 1,600 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | not measured | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1.8 MT | 97 hp / 71 kW | not measured | 1,800 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | not measured | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
The 1.6 MT has a 1,600 cc Gasoline engine producing 80 hp and 59 kW. Its calculated specific output is 50 hp per litre. It uses 4 Inline cylinders, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Boost is not measured.
The 1.8 MT has a 1,800 cc Gasoline engine producing 97 hp and 71 kW. Its calculated specific output is about 53.9 hp per litre. It also uses 4 Inline cylinders, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Boost is not measured.
Moving from 1.6 MT to 1.8 MT adds 200 cc and 17 hp. Displacement rises by 12.5%, while horsepower rises by 21.25%. The larger engine consequently delivers about 3.9 more hp per litre. Its metric output is also 12 kW higher. On the figures available, the 1.8 MT provides both more total power and more power relative to displacement.
Because both versions share the same fuel label, cylinder count, cylinder layout, gearbox type, number of gears, and drive system, the engine output is the clearest measurable reason to choose between them. The data does not identify differences in engine position, fuel system, compression ratio, bore and stroke, or valves per cylinder; each of those specifications is not measured.
Chrysler 180 performance, mpg, and economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ | Eco class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.8 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The 1.8 MT has 17 hp more than the 1.6 MT, but acceleration and top-speed figures are not measured. It would therefore be unsupported to convert that power advantage into a claim about how much faster the car is.
Chrysler 180 mpg or fuel-consumption figures are also not measured for either version. The extra 200 cc of the 1.8 MT does not, by itself, establish higher fuel use, just as the 1.6 MT’s smaller displacement does not prove better economy. CO₂ output and eco class are not measured for both versions.
Chrysler 180 dimensions, weight, and wheels
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.8 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for the 1.6 MT or the 1.8 MT. As a result, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated for either version, and the power-to-weight difference cannot be established.
Ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are also not measured. The supplied data identifies both versions as Sedan models, but it provides no numerical exterior or interior dimensions. Any claim that one version is lighter, carries more fuel, has different wheels, or offers a different amount of cabin space would go beyond the catalogue evidence.
Chrysler 180 suspension and brakes
Both 1.6 MT and 1.8 MT have an Independent, spring front suspension and Disc front brakes. Rear suspension and rear-brake specifications are not measured for either version.
These matching entries give neither version a documented chassis advantage. The catalogue also does not provide steering, tyre, ride-quality, or braking-performance measurements, so the engine outputs remain the principal numerical distinction.
Chrysler 180 problems, reliability, and interior
Problems and reliability records are not measured for either 1.6 MT or 1.8 MT. The available specifications do not include maintenance history, fault frequency, parts availability, corrosion condition, or repair costs. They therefore cannot show that one engine is more dependable or less expensive to maintain.
Interior equipment, trim, seating, and luggage-space data are likewise not measured. There is no numerical or categorical basis here for choosing one version because of comfort or practicality.
The same limitation applies to Chrysler 180 cars for sale in the UK or elsewhere. Price, condition, mileage, seller information, and availability are not included, so this comparison cannot assess listings or say what additional purchase money buys. It can only show what the larger engine adds on paper: 200 cc, 17 hp, and 12 kW.
Which Chrysler 180 version should you buy?
Choose the 1.8 MT if the priority is the strongest specification available in this catalogue. It produces 97 hp and 71 kW from 1,800 cc, compared with 80 hp and 59 kW from 1,600 cc in the 1.6 MT. Its advantage is 17 hp and 12 kW, and its calculated specific output is about 53.9 hp per litre rather than 50 hp per litre.
Choose the 1.6 MT if you specifically want the smaller 1,600 cc engine and accept its lower 80 hp output. It retains the same documented fundamentals as the 1.8 MT: Gasoline fuel, 4 Inline cylinders, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, Independent, spring front suspension, and Disc front brakes. However, the data does not demonstrate better mpg, lower weight, greater reliability, or a lower price, so those should not be treated as reasons to prefer it.
On measurable specifications alone, the 1.8 MT is the clearer buy because the 12.5% increase in displacement brings a 21.25% increase in horsepower. The 1.6 MT remains a distinct smaller-engine option, but its possible economy or ownership advantages are not measured. Before choosing an individual Chrysler 180, buyers would still need evidence outside this dataset for condition, price, interior, problems, reliability, fuel consumption, and performance.