1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 26 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 963 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Chrysler | Italdesign |
| Model | Newport | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
