1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 765 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Venturi |
| Model | Newport | 400 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2500 mm |
