1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 435 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Newport | 928 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
