1969 Buick GS vs. 1968 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 1 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Newport (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1968 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | GS | Newport |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
