1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 32 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 91 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 469 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Newport | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2960 mm |
