1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 30 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Chrysler Newport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chrysler Newport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Newport | Insight |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2460 mm |
