1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 31 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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chrysler Newport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Newport | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
